EFA Exit Exam 2025 — Questions, Answers & Free Practice Quiz

EFA Exit Exam

The EFA (Elementary First Aid Course) is a part of basic safety training STCW Course. This course makes the seafarers eligible to apply the initial first aid at the time of medical emergency. This is a basic training course that every seafarer has to go through to be eligible to join the Merchant Navy. After completing the EFA and other three courses of the BST Course, you need to appear for the EFA Exit Exam to get the BST STCW Certificate.

EFA Exit Exam 2025 Format

The EFA (Elementary First Aid) Exit Exam 2025 is the mandatory online MCQ-based test for seafarers completing the Basic Safety STCW course in India.
It is conducted on the DG Shipping Exit Exam portal at a DG Shipping–approved Maritime Training Institute (MTI).
The exam is webcam and CCTV monitored, and each candidate gets up to 3 attempts to pass.
The exam fee is ₹295 per attempt (₹250 + taxes); the number of questions and time limit appear on the exam screen.
Completing MTI training and passing the EFA Exit Exam is mandatory to receive the official DG Shipping STCW certificate.

Who Needs to Take the EFA Exit Exam

After completing your pre-sea training from the college, you need to attend the BST course in which you need to attend the EFA Exit Exam.
If you are joining the Merchant Navy through Open CDC then you need to go through the EFA Exit Exam.
If your company is asking to complete the EFA again, then also you need to apply for the EFA Course and complete the EFA Exit Exam.

What Topics Are Covered in EFA Exit Exam

The EFA Exit Exam questions are generally based on the core areas of the course, including:

Principles of First Aid
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Types of burns, cooling methods, and how to treat wounds
Fractures & Sprains
Medical Emergencies
Health & Hygiene at Sea
First Aid Kits & Equipment

Students should practice these topics thoroughly to pass the EFA Exit Exam.

EFA Exit Exam Questions and Answers

We have searched the EFA PYQs and selected the most commonly asked questions in the EFA Exit Exam. This exam will help you to clear the Exit Exam.

EFA Exit Exam 2025

1 / 47

The symptom of shock includes

rapid, weak pulse

rapid, shallow breathing

low blood pressure

all of the above

2 / 47

How should you open the airway of an unconscious casualty?

head tilt and chin lift

head tilt and jaw thrust

lift the chin

jaw thrust

3 / 47

What steps would you take to control bleeding from a nosebleed?

lie casualty down and pinch top of the nose

lie casualty down and pinch soft part of nose

sit casualty down, lean backward and pinch soft part of nose

sit casualty down, lean forward and pinch soft part of nose

4 / 47

Which artery's pressure point is located on front of upper leg just below the middle of the crease of the groin?

radial artery

femoral artery

popliteal artery

brachial artery

5 / 47

You discover a particle embedded in the casualty’s cornea. You should?

use a splinter force to remove the particle

flush the eye with water for 10 minutes

remove the particle with the moist corner of a facial tissue or clean cloth

cover the eye and transport the casualty to medical help

6 / 47

Open abdominal wounds required

will get cured automatically

doctor advice

self-medication

first aider advice

7 / 47

What is fainting?

a response to fear

a brief loss of consciousness

an unexpected collapse

a sign of flu

8 / 47

On an infant where do you check the pulse?

inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder

on the neck to the right or left side of the windpipe

behind the kneecap

inside the wrist just above the hand

9 / 47

If the strain is to a back muscle

victim should lie on his chest on a soft bed

victim should lie on his back on a soft bed

victim should lie on his chest on a hard surface

victim should lie on his back on a hard surface

10 / 47

What is the best way to remove a tick?

smoother it in butter

lift it out carefully with tweezers

scrape it off with a hard, flat object like a credit card

burn it off with a hot match

11 / 47

To treat first degree burn you should …

apply cool running water until there is little or no remaining pain

apply a good quality burn cream or ointment

apply a constricting band between the burn and the heart

clean the area thoroughly with hot soapy water

12 / 47

When performing abdominal thrust how many thrust do you do?

6 to 10 thrust

1 to 5 thrust

30 to 40 thrust

15 to 20 thrust

13 / 47

When caring for a choking infant, what position is the infant held?

face up on flat surface

face down on your knee with head lower than the body

face down on your forearm with head lower than the body

upside down by ankles and shoulders

14 / 47

A lung is an individual organ composed of tubular structures and alveoli bound together by fibrous connective tissue

TRUE

FALSE

15 / 47

What treatment does a victim whose life-threatening condition is 'not breathing' need?

start CPR immediately

twelve to fifteen recue breaths per minute and correct CPR

you should follow the steps for rescue breathing

the Helimich maneuver two rescue breaths and CPR

16 / 47

A burn should be immersed or placed under water for at least ______ minutes.

5 min

10 min

15 min

20 min

17 / 47

Pelvic fracture can cause severe and even life-threatening bleeding into the

large intestine

pelvic areas

a & b

abdominal cavities

18 / 47

What is the best way to control bleeding?

direct pressure

elevation

pressure points

use of a tourniquet

19 / 47

A faint is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a brief reduction in blood flow to the brain. How can one prevent fainting?

tell the person to sit down in a sitting position, breathing normally

tell the person to sit down and lean forward with the head between the knees taking deep breaths

if standing in a crowd, flex the leg muscles and toes to aid circulation

try to keep the person in an upstanding position

20 / 47

When caring for someone who has suffered an electric shock, you would not ______

check for possible fractures

cool the burned areas

check breathing and pulse

treat for shock

21 / 47

What is the name of the type of stretcher often found on board?

the Heart Imco stretcher

the Neil Robertson stretcher

the SOLAS stretcher

the canvas pole stretcher

22 / 47

Advance communications system and technology stipulated by WHO where medical advice can be sought by

radio medical advice

compulsory in board specialized

telemedicine

satellite communication

23 / 47

What symptoms are associated with heat exhaustion?

rapid, shallow breathing

cool, moist, pale, or flushed skin

rapid weak pulse

all of the above

24 / 47

What does 'A' stand for in the acronym DRABC?

airway

ambulance

accident

alert

25 / 47

If a person is choking you should do nothing as long as

they are coughing

they start crying

they are still conscious

their face has not turned blue

26 / 47

What is the best method of avoiding accidents in the workplace?

by observing safety precautions

doing things with highly skilled working practice

by wearing safety equipment

doing things in one’s own way

27 / 47

Heat stroke attack bodies vital organs except

kidney

heart

brain

bones

28 / 47

Which of the following techniques is not suitable for moving an unconscious victim?

four handed seat carry

improvised stretcher

blanket drag

two person carry

29 / 47

Internal bleeding can be caused by

illness

medication

injury

All of the above

30 / 47

Tissues form organs, and an organ is a structure that performs a specific function.

TRUE

FALSE

31 / 47

When should most women have their first mammogram?

at age 35

at age 30

at age 40

at age 45

32 / 47

What is first aid?

the first help given to the victim of an accident

treating a victim for shock

completing a primary survey

assessing a victim's vital signs

33 / 47

Your role in making first aid work effectively includes four steps

check, call, care, protect

elevate, identify, decide, execute

recognize, decide, call, provide

none of the above

34 / 47

The accepted treatment for a nosebleed

lay the victim on his back and treat for shock, apply heat if available

use direct pressure elevation and pressure points to control the bleeding

have the victim lean forward apply gentle pressure on the nostrils apply cold towels

tilt the head back and tightly squeeze the nostrils

35 / 47

What is the first thing you should do for someone you suspect has an electrical burn?

check for breathing and a pulse

check for shock

check to see if the electricity is turned off

check for severe bleeding

36 / 47

Why is CPR important?

it provides a small supply of blood and oxygen to the brain and vital organs

it keeps the aorta from collapsing

it keeps the heart beating

it prevents cardiac arrest

37 / 47

On an infant, if you are the lone rescuer, you should perform compressions

using the heel of two hands just below the nipple line

using the heel of one hand just below the nipple line

using two fingers just below the nipple line

none of the above

38 / 47

What should a casualty with a severe allergy carry at all times?

aspirin

HCQ

insulin

adrenaline

39 / 47

The emergency responder is one link in the chain of services known as the

community medical care (CMC) system

emergency crew care (ECC) system

professional emergency care (PEC) system

emergency medical services (EMS) system

40 / 47

When communicating with patients

stay at eye level and maintain eye contact

use medical terminology to enhance credibility

hide facts if the situation is serious

stay as close to the patient as possible

41 / 47

How often should you have a Pap smear?

once a year after either turning 21 or having sexual intercourse for the first time

once a year after puberty

once a year after age 21 and twice every year after 30

once a year if you're not in a monogamous relationship

42 / 47

Which method of handling is most appropriate if the victim is unconscious?

fireman lift

simple fore and aft carry

pick a back method

both b and c

43 / 47

Which of the following is a common treatment for bulimia

family therapy

psychodynamic therapy

cognitive behavior therapy

humanistic therapy

44 / 47

Before giving CPR you should make sure?

they are conscious or unconscious

they are not dead

they are not bleeding

they are not vomiting

45 / 47

How should you react to an emergency?

assess the scene for safety

get the first aid kit and put on PPE before helping

estimate the number of victims and call for help

all of the above

46 / 47

Your role in making first aid successful includes four steps

recognize, decide, call, provide

check, call, care, protect

elevate, identify, decide, execute

none of the above

47 / 47

When caring for someone who has suffered an electric shock, you would not ______

check for possible fractures

check breathing and pulse

cool the burned areas

treat for shock

Your score is

The average score is 62%

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